Trenese Johnson, LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Trenese Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 28 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. She draws on a broad background addressing grief, career and addiction issues, family and parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem difficulties, and the demands of caregiving and compassion fatigue. Her practice also attends to issues related to sexuality, non-monogamous relationships, aging and geriatric concerns, ADHD, and a range of women's health and life-purpose questions.

Holding the credentials LICSW, LCSW and CSW, she brings advanced clinical social work training and state licensure to her practice. Trenese frames therapy around each person as the expert on their own story, helping clients identify strengths and build practical strategies that fit their goals and values. She emphasizes collaboration, offering a supportive space for people facing transitions, midlife challenges, infidelity or forgiveness work, and sexual health or intimacy questions.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life is acknowledged as an act of courage, and Trenese positions herself as a steady, experienced partner in that process. Her approach blends empathy with focused clinical methods to help clients move forward from trauma, manage stress, and cultivate greater self-love and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Trenese integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and respect for each person’s lived experience, helping clients build on their own strengths and priorities to address relationship, parenting, and life-purpose concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a practical, skill-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns commonly seen with stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-management techniques that can support coping with grief, trauma-related symptoms, and ongoing life challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Trenese works with clients to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting the plan over time so the work feels useful and relevant. Licensed professionals guide this selection and remain attentive to client feedback throughout care.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for clients who prefer remote sessions. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or those who communicate better in writing. These formats make it easier for clients to access consistent support from a licensed therapist regardless of location within Georgia.